Compare and contrast intention and recklessness as fault terms governing criminal liability

To be guilty of a crime, it is usually expected that the defendant has the necessary mens rea or guilty mind, (subject to cases of strict liability.). The level of mens rea required varies for different crimes, to find the mens rea one must look at the specific definition of a crime. For the purpose of this essay I … Read more

Contract law

A contract is a legally binding or valid agreement between two parties. A contract is an agreement which will be enforced be the law. This Definition is satisfied when the following elements are present: There must be an agreement. Since nobody can agree with himself (though he may resolve to do or do an act), … Read more